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25. Check the dial indicator reading and compare the reading with the values
listed in Table 1-10 to determine the correct indicator reading.

Engine DDEC Model Camshaft Part Model Low Injector Cam High Injector Cam
Version No. Year Roller Lift at TDC Roller Lift at TDC
12.7 L III GK 23521680 1998 5.36 mm (0.211 in.) 6.76 mm (0.266 in.)
12.7 L IV PK, TK 23521680 1998 5.36 mm (0.211 in.) 6.76 mm (0.266 in.)
11.1 L IV EK 23522199 1998 5.46 mm (0.215 in.) 6.71 mm (0.264 in.)
11.1 L III SK 23518717 1993-1997 4.95 mm (0.195 in.) 6.53 mm (0.257 in.)
12.7 L III GK 23513565 1993-1997 4.95 mm (0.195 in.) 6.53 mm (0.257 in.)
11.1 L III WK 23513563 1993-1997 4.95 mm (0.195 in.) 6.53 mm (0.257 in.)
11.1 L II WU 8929484 1986-1993 4.39 mm (0.173 in.) 5.46 mm (0.215 in.)
12.7 L II GU 23505194 1986-1993 4.39 mm (0.173 in.) 5.46 mm (0.215 in.)
11.1 L IV LK 23524655 1999 5.21 mm (0.205 in.) 6.27 mm (0.247 in.)
11.1 L IV LK 23524914 1999 5.21 mm (0.205 in.) 6.27 mm (0.247 in.)
12.7 L IV BK, MK 23524292 1999 5.03 mm (0.198 in.) 6.10 mm (0.240 in.)
12.7 L IV MK, BK 23524912 1999-2000 5.03 mm (0.198 in.) 6.10 mm (0.240 in.)
12.7 L IV MK, BK 23528309 2000-2001 6.527 mm (0.257 in.) 7.594 mm (0.299 in.)
12.7 L IV MK 23528606 2001 5.893 mm (0.232 in.) 6.960 mm (0274 in.)
14.0 L IV HK 23524912 1999-2000 5.03 mm (0.198 in.) 6.10 mm (0.240 in.)
14.0 L IV HK 23528309 2000-2001 6.527 mm (0.257 in.) 7.594 mm (0.299 in.)
12.7 L IV MK_E 23531130 2002-2003 6.452 mm (0.254 in.) 7.214 mm (0.284 in.)
14.7 L IV HK_E 23531130 2002-2003 6.452 mm (0.254 in.) 7.214 mm (0.284 in.)
12.7 L V MV_E 23532935 2004 6.655 mm (0.262 in.) 7.214 mm (0.284 in.)
14.7 L V HV_E 23532935 2004 6.655 mm (0.262 in.) 7.214 mm (0.284 in.)

Table 1-10 Camshaft Timing Setting Dimensions

26. If the camshaft lift is incorrect, re-time the engine. Refer to section 1.22.2.1.
27. Refer to section 11.8 for verification of proper camshaft and camshaft bearing installation.

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1.24.6.2 Testing of Camshaft Timing for Natural Gas Engines

Check the camshaft timing as follows:

NOTICE:
The camshaft must be in time with the crankshaft. An engine
which is "out of time" may result in pre-ignition, uneven running
or a loss of power.

1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to section 1.6.2 for one-piece rocker cover.
Refer to section 1.6.3 for two-piece rocker cover. Refer to section 1.6.5 for three-piece
rocker cover.
2. Select any cylinder for the timing check.
3. Remove the rocker arm assembly for the cylinder selected. Refer to section 1.3.2.
4. Remove the spark plug for that cylinder.
5. Carefully slide a rod, approximately 304.8 mm (12 in.) long, through the spark plug hole
until the end of the rod rests on top of the piston.
6. Using the 3/4 in. square drive hole in the center of the crankshaft pulley and a 3/4 in. drive
breaker bar, turn the crankshaft slowly in the direction of engine rotation. See Figure 1-407.
Stop when the rod reaches the end of its upward travel.

Figure 1-407 Barring Engine Over

NOTE:
The cylinder selected must be on the compression stroke when performing this check.

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7. Remove the rod and turn the crankshaft, opposite the direction of rotation, between 1/16
and 1/8 of a turn.
8. Select a dial indicator with 0.0254 mm (0.001 in.) graduations and a spindle movement of
at least 25.4 mm (1 in.). Provide an extension for the indicator spindle. The extension must
be long enough to contact the piston just before it reaches the end of its upward stroke.
9. Install a magnetic dial indicator base in a suitable place on the cylinder head and position
the dial indicator over the spark plug hole.
10. Attach a suitable pointer to the gear case cover. The outer end of the pointer should
extend over the vibration damper.
11. Turn the crankshaft slowly in the direction of engine rotation until the indicator hand
just stops moving. Continue turning the crankshaft until the indicator hand starts to
move again.
12. Reset the dial to zero.
13. Turn the crankshaft until the indicator reading is 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).
14. Scribe a line on the vibration damper in line with the end of the pointer.
15. Slowly turn the crankshaft opposite the direction of engine rotation until the indicator
hand just stops moving. Continue turning the crankshaft until the indicator hand starts to
move again.
16. Reset the dial to zero. Then turn the crankshaft in the same direction until the indicator
reading is 0.254 mm (0.010 in.).
17. Scribe a second line on the vibration damper in line with the end of the pointer.
18. Scribe a third line half way between the first two lines. This is top dead center for the
cylinder selected when the pointer is lined up with it.
19. Remove the dial indicator and base from the engine.
20. Install the spark plug that was removed.
21. Install the rocker arm assemblies. Refer to section 1.3.3.
22. Turn the crankshaft opposite the direction of engine rotation while watching the intake
rocker arm cam follower for the cylinder selected. Turn the crankshaft until the cam
follower is on the base circle of that intake lobe of the cam.
23. Install a magnetic dial indicator base on the cylinder head. Install a dial indicator so that
the spindle rests directly on the intake cam follower roller for the cylinder selected.

NOTE:
The spindle should be on the center line of the intake cam follower roller pin in order to
get an accurate measurement of cam lift.

24. Turn the crankshaft slowly, in the direction of engine rotation, until the center mark on the
vibration damper lines up with the pointer.
25. Check the dial indicator reading:

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[a] The dial indicator reading for gas engines is 6.47 mm-7.54 mm (0.255 in. -0.297 in.).
26. If the camshaft lift is incorrect, re-time the engine. Refer to section 1.22.2.1.
27. Refer to section 11.8 for verification of proper camshaft and camshaft bearing installation.

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1.25 CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR

The camshaft drive gear, located at the front of the engine, under the gear case cover, is driven by
the crankshaft through a series of intermediate gears. See Figure 1-408.

1. Idler Gear, Camshaft 4. Bull Gear

2. Idler Gear, Adjustable 5. Timing Gear, Crankshaft
3. Drive Gear, Camshaft

Figure 1-408 Engine Gear Train and Timing Marks

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